In the quiet neighborhood of Hillcrest in Ramapo, New York, the evening of December 7, 2019, was shattered by an act of violence that claimed the life of 19-year-old Nicholas Jasiel, a male resident of nearby Nanuet. At approximately 9:00 p.m., a confrontation unfolded on Dwight Avenue, culminating in gunfire. Jasiel was shot in the street at the corner of Dwight Avenue and Mallory Road.
He was a graduate of Clarkstown South High School and was employed by a company that makes graveyard monuments.
First responders found Jasiel lying on the ground and transported him to a local hospital, from which he was transferred to Westchester Medical Center. Despite medical efforts, he succumbed to his injuries two days later on December 9, 2019. The shooting left his family and the community seeking answers and justice for a life cut tragically short. In the years that have followed, the spot where he was fatally wounded has been marked by balloons and messages of love from his grieving mother.
The investigation into Nicholas Jasiel's death remains an active and open case. The Ramapo Police Department, in conjunction with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, has been diligently working to identify the individual or individuals responsible for his murder. While investigators have indicated that they have leads on a potential gunman, they have been unable to make an arrest due to a need for more substantial information and evidence. Authorities have not publicly disclosed the specific nature of the confrontation that led to the shooting but have stated that Jasiel was with a number of other people at the time.
In an effort to bring closure to Jasiel's family, law enforcement has repeatedly appealed to the public for assistance. They believe there are witnesses who hold crucial information that could lead to a breakthrough in the case. To encourage individuals to come forward, both the New York State Crime Stoppers and the FBI are offering significant financial rewards for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for Nicholas Jasiel's death. The case stands as a somber reminder of a young life lost to gun violence, with a family still waiting for justice to be served.
